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26 Jan, 2026 12:53 EST

US & Canada Data Society & Culture

American public have less trust in church pastors

By CDI Staff

Public trust in members of the clergy in the United States has fallen to a new historic low, according to the latest Honesty and Ethics Survey from Gallup. The data reveals that only 27% of U.S. adults currently rate the honesty and ethics of pastors as high or very high, according to an analysis by Lifeway Research. This figure represents a three-point decline from the previous record low recorded in 2024 and continues a downward trend that has persisted for over a decade.
24 Jan, 2026 23:31 EST

US & Canada Education Family & Children Church & Missions

ACSI launches “Faith Teaches” campaign during US National School Choice Week

By CDI Staff

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) is launching its annual “Faith Teaches” campaign during National School Choice Week, highlighting the role of Christian schools in both academic achievement and spiritual formation.
23 Jan, 2026 10:43 EST

Asia Church & Missions Society & Culture

Sri Lanka churches shift from emergency aid to long recovery weeks after Cyclone Ditwah

By CDI Staff

Several weeks after Cyclone Ditwah devastated large parts of Sri Lanka, the immediate emergency phase has eased in some areas, but the humanitarian crisis remains severe for hundreds of thousands of families who lost homes, livelihoods and basic possessions, according to the National Christian Evangelical Alliance of Sri Lanka.
22 Jan, 2026 17:29 EST

Africa Church & Missions Society & Culture

Floods kill more than 200 across Southern Africa as churches become shelters

By CDI Staff

Torrential rains have killed more than 200 people and displaced hundreds of thousands across Southern Africa since late December, as churches across the region open their doors as emergency shelters and relief centers amid widespread flooding and infrastructure damage.
19 Jan, 2026 11:32 EST

Middle East Religious Freedom Society & Culture

Syria-SDF ceasefire raises hopes for stability, yet concerns for Christians and other minorities remain

By CDI Staff

Syria has announced an immediate nationwide ceasefire with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, ending nearly two weeks of clashes, even as Christians and other minorities remain concerned that the agreement does little to ease fears of continued persecution and instability.
19 Jan, 2026 07:35 EST

Europe Church & Missions Society & Culture

Evangelical Swiss chaplains discuss spiritual care for modern army

By CDI Staff

Members of the Swiss Armed Forces chaplaincy from evangelical backgrounds gathered in the nation’s capital to evaluate their expanding role within the military. About 50 participants met for a professional development day focused on the evolving demands of spiritual care in a modern, diverse army, according to the Réseau Évangélique Suisse (French-speaking Swiss Evangelical Alliance). The gathering, held Jan. 13, marked the second professional day of its kind and highlighted a six-year formal co
15 Jan, 2026 15:09 EST

Middle East Society & Culture Religious Freedom

‘We are in the dark’: Iranian Christians abroad describe fear and isolation as unrest deepens

By CDI Staff

As protests intensify across Iran amid economic collapse and mounting political unrest, Christians inside the country are facing heightened fear, isolation and uncertainty, according to testimonies shared with Christian Daily International by a ministry that works with Iranian Christian refugees. The individuals spoke anonymously because of security concerns, citing widespread internet shutdowns, reported killings and arrests, and growing anxiety about the vulnerability of religious minorities.
13 Jan, 2026 08:45 EST

Asia US & Canada Church & Missions Arts & Media

Photo book highlights missionary Henry Appenzeller’s role in shaping modern Korean education

By CDI Staff

A new photo-based book documenting the life and legacy of early Protestant missionary Henry G. Appenzeller has been published to mark the 140th anniversary of Pai Chai Academy, one of Korea’s earliest modern schools, according to reporting by Christian Daily Korea.
12 Jan, 2026 11:15 EST

Asia Society & Culture

Wedding turns tragic for Christian family as gas explosion kills newlyweds, six others

By CDI Staff

Pakistan’s Christian community expressed shock and grief after a gas cylinder explosion during post-wedding celebrations killed at least eight Christians, including newlyweds, and injured more than a dozen others early Jan. 11 at a family home in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad.
12 Jan, 2026 10:25 EST

Europe Society & Culture Education

Irish evangelical leader says Enoch Burke case centers on 'behavior', not transgender rights

By CDI Staff

A senior Irish evangelical leader has said the prolonged imprisonment of teacher Enoch Burke is the result of his own conduct and defiance of court orders, not his beliefs about gender or transgender issues. Nick Park, executive director of the Evangelical Alliance in Ireland, told the Irish Independent that Burke’s “un-Christian,” “insulting” and “disruptive” behavior — rather than his views — lies at the center of the case, which has become one of Ireland’s most contentious legal and cultural
12 Jan, 2026 09:18 EST

US & Canada Society & Culture Church & Missions

Prison Fellowship International marks one millionth graduate of in-prison evangelism program

By CDI Staff

Prison Fellowship International said its in-prison evangelism program has reached a milestone, graduating its one millionth participant since the initiative launched more than a decade ago.
9 Jan, 2026 08:53 EST

Asia Church & Missions Society & Culture

Korean church leaders seek UNESCO recognition for 1974 EXPLO evangelism event

By CDI Staff

Efforts are underway to seek UNESCO World Documentary Heritage inscription and national documentary cultural heritage designation for EXPLO ’74, a large-scale evangelistic gathering widely regarded as a catalyst for Korea’s national evangelization movement and the rapid growth of the Korean church.

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